Entrepreneurship

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Launch Your Dream Business

Certificate and A.O.S. Degree in Entrepreneurship 

Every accomplished entrepreneur has a story to tell about their road to success and the first steps they took toward fulfilling their dreams and goals. Start your journey today toward entrepreneurial excellence at Nassau Community College. Enroll in our 30-credit Entrepreneurship Certificate and sharpen the diverse skills needed to start your own business. Or, explore different industries through our 62-credit Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) Entrepreneurship degree program.

Entrepreneurship Certificate courses are fully applicable to the A.O.S. degree program. 

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Tailored to You

The A.O.S. degree in Entrepreneurship is all about you and your passions. This degree is full of choices, offering 15 credits of electives to support YOUR interests, regardless of which field you establish your business. With the help of an advisor, choose courses that align with your industry and your dreams. The possibilities are limitless!

Explore Our Courses

Our dynamic curriculum provides core knowledge in marketing, finance, management, customer service and more. You can take one or two classes a semester or attend full-time. Classes are offered in-person, online, or a combination of both. The choice is yours!

Here’s what you can expect to learn:

  • Small Business Marketing: Explore how to meet the challenges and overcome the obstacles presented in the current marketing environment.
  • Business Law: Gain a better understanding of the Law and the American legal system through the basic principles of the law of contracts, sales, and security devices.
  • Marketing Research: Discover the fundamental techniques of marketing research, information gathering methods, questionnaire formulation, and sampling that will address practical marketing problems.
  • Human Resource Management: Gain a greater understanding of human resources and its objectives, including management-labor relations, elements affecting recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and compensation of employee.
  • Customer Service: Develop the critical skill set to recognize the importance of providing exceptional service to attract and retain customers.

NCC Alumni: From Classroom to Boardroom

Nassau alumni have made significant strides as independent business owners in many fields, from hospitality to real estate and fashion to e-commerce and entertainment. With our courses and guidance from faculty with start-up business experience, you can leverage your classroom learning to make tangible impacts in the corporate world and enhance your professional profile.


A Place for Adult Learners

Your prior experience counts! There is opportunity to earn life experience credits. Call 516.572.7588.


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Meet with an advisor or faculty member to meet in-person or online.  

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